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GREENSVILLE/EMPORIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

LOCAL BOARD MEETING

The Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services Administrative Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, December 20th, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services located at 1748 East Atlantic Street.

Career Opportunity

Guidance Counselor

Brunswick Academy, a Pre-School through 12th grade independent school, seek an experienced Guidance Counselor certified in Guidance or related area for grades 8-12. Possession of a Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Guidance Counseling, or School Guidance and Counseling from an accredited college or university; possession of or eligible for a Virginia Department of Education professional teaching certificate with a guidance endorsement and at least 3 years experience in guidance or related field.

Job duties include but not limited to the following:

Provides academic, personal/social, and career counseling

Coordinates comprehensive school counseling program

Communicates with parents and agency representatives

Coordinates teacher and parent conferences as needed

Interprets test data and student records for parents and teachers

Scheduling of classes

Daily attendance

Engaged and on task

Performs other duties as required

Must have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum, instruction and counseling/guidance theory and practice

Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of the clientele, professional staff and other community agencies

Must be able to organize and carry out student activity programs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Brunswick Academy is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work place. Brunswick Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, race, religion, or sex in employment or education. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: • State Police Criminal History Investigation • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation • Tuberculosis Screening/Test. This position is open until filled.

~Since the President and Attorney General have abandoned defense of the ACA, Herring and his colleagues are stepping in to protect accessible, affordable healthcare and Virginians with preexisting conditions~

RICHMOND (June 8, 2018) – Attorney General Mark R. Herring and a coalition of 16 state attorneys general will be defending the Affordable Care Act and the American healthcare system now that President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have announced they will abandon defense of the ACA in the pending lawsuit Texas v. United States. The Texas-led lawsuit, which now has the support of the U.S. Department of Justice, would end the ACA, threatening healthcare coverage for 20 million Americans, stripping protections from those with preexisting conditions, and ending billions of dollars in funding for critical healthcare programs and services nationwide. Attorney General Herring has joined this lawsuit to protect Virginians who benefit from the ACA, including Virginians with preexisting conditions and those who would suffer reduced access and increased premiums should this lawsuit succeed.

“It cannot be overstated how reckless, cruel, and dangerous this politically motivated lawsuit is,” said Attorney General Herring. “In seeking to strike down the entire ACA, these plaintiffs are playing games with the lives and financial well-being of millions of Americans and Virginians. Unfortunately, they now have powerful allies in President Trump and Attorney General Sessions. I will do everything I can to protect the progress we have made under the Affordable Care Act, including the life-changing Medicaid expansion that Governor Northam signed into law just yesterday. I will continue to fight to make sure that politics do not stand in the way of Virginians receiving high-quality, affordable healthcare.”

As part of their defense of the ACA, Attorney General Herring and his colleagues filed a brief yesterday in opposition to the Texas lawsuit, which seeks to end the ACA based on a far-fetched legal theory that the recently passed Republican tax bill rendered the ACA unconstitutional. Instead, Attorney General Herring and his colleagues argue that the Court should reject the request to strike down the ACA because it remains lawful, constitutional, and of vital importance to the health and well-being of Americans.

Since the ACA was implemented in 2009, Virginia’s uninsured rate has dropped from 16.4% to 12.4%, and the recently enacted Medicaid expansion is expected to drive it down even further.

Joining Attorney General Herring in defending the ACA and filing the motion opposing Texas lawsuit are the Attorneys General of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai’i, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota by and through its Department of Commerce, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing State Governing Board member Denise Smith responded to the Virginia House of Delegates proposal to include funding for “healthcare safety net” programs in the state budget today:

“This ridiculous non-solution to health care is a shame and a disgrace to all Virginians. About 400,000 hard-working Virginians need health care and are already paying for it with their federal tax dollars. The House of Delegates is proposing these same people pay with their state tax dollars to fund free clinics instead. I know from experience that free clinics only cover limited circumstances, and do not always cover necessary treatments. Free clinics are great, but they are not a substitute for primary care and health insurance. Virginians need real, quality, affordable health care. Virginians need Medicaid expansion, not a Band-Aid solution to real problems.

“Does the House of Delegates think Virginians won’t recognize that they are proposing we pay twice—once at the state level and once at the federal level—and still not even cover the 400,000 Virginians that would qualify for expansion? Do they really think that throwing extra Virginian tax dollars at free clinics will solve the problem of working people not having access to affordable health insurance?

“Virginia Organizing calls on the Virginia General Assembly to reject this terrible, incomprehensive plan and expand Medicaid for the working Virginians who are doing everything right, but being let down by political posturing against Obamacare.”

EMPORIA, VA - If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most Americans were required to have health insurance coverage beginning in 2014. For the first time during the 2015 tax season, Americans must prove they had qualifying health insurance, or an approved exemption, in 2014 as required by law, or face a tax penalty.

To be compliant with the ACA in 2015, individuals must enroll in a qualified health insurance plan before the last day of the open enrollment period, February 15, 2015. Those who fail to obtain insurance by the deadline or without an approved exemption will have a penalty applied to his/her annual taxable income for each full month without health insurance in 2015. The penalty fee is $325 per adult, $162.50 per child – up to $975/family or 2% of family income, whichever is higher. Additionally, those without insurance will also be financially responsible for all of medical costs throughout the year.

The good news is that some individuals, based on household income and number dependents, may qualify for financial assistance from the government – or subsidies – towards the cost of the premium and other financial obligations like co-pays or deductibles.

“This is where Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center can help the uninsured in our community,” said Joe Wilkins, Interim CEO. “With many people lacking access to a computer or just needing help to navigate through the enrollment website, our application counselors can help. We can assist individuals and their families evaluate the available health plans, and determine if they’re eligible for Medicaid or other insurance options,” he said.

In all states, Medicaid provides health coverage for some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In some states, the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

“Although Virginia has chosen not to expand Medicaid, there are still many individuals in our community who may qualify for Medicaid coverage,” explained Wilkins. “We can help screen these individuals and if they qualify, we can enroll them at any time, with health coverage beginning immediately.”

2015 open enrollment runs through February 15, 2015. To make an appointment for enrollment assistance for the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid, contact the enrollment counselors at SVRMC at 434-348-4406.

If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty.

The Affordable Care Act required that most Americans obtain health insurance by 2014 or pay a tax penalty. The penalty is applied to annual taxable income for each month without health insurance after February 15, 2015, the last day to enroll.

Based on household income and dependents, health insurance coverage may be available at no cost through Medicaid. For those who do not qualify for Medicaid, coverage may be available on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

That is where Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center (SVRMC) can help! The applications counselors at SVRMC can assist individuals and their families evaluate the available health plans and determine eligibility for Medicaid or other insurance options, as well as assist with the enrollment process

Enrollment counselors are available Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM by appointment by calling 434-348-4406. Beginning January 6th, SVRMC will hold Enrollment Fairs in the Registration Department every Tuesday from 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM throughout the open enrollment period (enrollment fairs will end on 2/10/15). During this time enrollment counselors will be on hand to answer questions and assist with the enrollment process. Those interested should bring proof of residency or a driver’s license, proof of income (pay stub or W2) for all family members applying, and the social security number of anyone who is applying.

For more information regarding qualifying for any type of health insurance coverage, contact Nicole Mitchell at 434-348-4406.

There’s still time to sign up for health insurance coverage and Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center can help.

If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty.

The Affordable Care Act requires that most Americans obtain health insurance by 2014 or pay a tax penalty. The penalty will be applied to your annual taxable income for each month you don't have health insurance after March 31, 2014, the last day to enroll.

Based on household income and dependents, you may be eligible for health insurance coverage at no cost through Medicaid. Or, you may be eligible for new health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace – and financial help from the government towards the cost of premiums may be available.

“This is where Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center can help the uninsured in our community,” said Eric Lachance, SVRMC’s Chief Executive Officer. “With many people lacking access to a computer or just needing help to maneuver through the enrollment website, our application counselors can help. We can assist individuals and their families evaluate the available health plans and determine if they’re eligible for Medicaid or other insurance options,” he said. To make an appointment for sign-up help, contact Nicole Mitchell at 434-348-4406.

All health plans on the Marketplace must offer a comprehensive set of benefits, and individuals cannot be denied coverage based on a pre-existing condition. Some of the available health benefits include preventive care and wellness services, doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital and emergency department care, lab services, pediatric services – and more.

Even though Virginia has chosen not to expand Medicaid, there are still many individuals in our community who qualify for Medicaid coverage,” explained Lachance. “We can help screen these individuals and if they qualify, we can enroll them at any time, with health coverage beginning immediately.”

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